Shifting Geopolitical Centers of Gravity
The balance of global influence is shifting, with Asia-Pacific at the center of economic and geopolitical transformation. Examine the rise of India, China’s evolving role on the global stage and what it means for the U.S. and Europe. From digital trade routes to geopolitical positioning, these sessions will unpack the opportunities and challenges of a rapidly changing world order.
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Admiral James Stavridis: Leadership at the Edge - The Moral Compass of Command | EDGE 2026
In this session from the Shifting Geopolitical Centers of Gravity pillar, Admiral James Stavridis examines what leadership requires in an era defined by technological acceleration, geopolitical tension, and shifting global values.
Drawing on decades of experience at the highest levels of militar...
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Venezuela: A YPOer’s Lived Experience of Fracture, Polarization and a Path to Reconciliation
Join the Peace Action Network and Champion Shirin Karsan (YPO Gold Northeastern US At Large) for a fireside chat with María Elena Arcia Paschen (YPO Euro-LATAM Integrated) as she shares her lived experience navigating Venezuela’s deep polarization and her path toward national reconciliation.
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Geopolitical Outlook 2026
What will 2026 hold for the global geopolitical landscape, and how should leaders prepare now?
Our experts will discuss all the key Geopolitical hot-spots – including Greenland, Trump’s Tariffs, Venezuela, Russia-Ukraine, Iran, Israel-Gaza, China & Europe’s rising right-wing parties.
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Special Briefing on Greenland
The NATO alliance is facing unprecedented strain following President Trump’s aggressive push to acquire Greenland from Denmark, which has escalated into a major geopolitical flashpoint. But why has Greenland become such a central focus in global security, and what does this moment reveal about th...
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Special Briefing on Iran
Iran is once again at the center of global attention as widespread protests and a harsh government crackdown challenge the stability of the Islamic Republic. What began as demonstrations driven by economic collapse has evolved into the most significant nationwide unrest in years, with tens of tho...
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Special Briefing on Venezuela
The future of Venezuela has been thrown into uncertainty following the United States’ capture of Nicolás Maduro over the weekend. The implications of this unprecedented move are profound, not only for Venezuela’s political trajectory but also for U.S. foreign policy and global geopolitics.
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Leading the Charge: U.S. Defence Investment in NATO and the Path Forward for Global Security
As global security challenges intensify, the United States remains a cornerstone of NATO’s strategic framework. Stay informed on the evolving dynamics of global defence and the critical role of U.S. leadership.
At the core of NATO's ability to deter aggression and maintain peace is the commitmen...
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Navigating 2026: North America and Global Real Estate Outlook
Real estate is entering its most significant cycle in over ten years. Are you prepared for what lies ahead?
Join Champion Reza Etedali from YPO Gold Pacific US At Large for a timely discussion on real estate investing in 2026 with seasoned professionals Kenneth Bernstein, Michael Elrad, and Sonn...
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The Middle East: Geostrategic Update with Harvard Professor Tarek Masoud
At a time of significant political tension and realignment, few regions draw more global attention than the Middle East. Recent events, including the aftermath and ongoing effects of President Trump’s Peace Plan, have reshaped the regional landscape and sparked new questions about diplomacy, stab...
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Las elecciones presidenciales chilenas y los desafíos del próximo presidente
Chile is approaching a critical moment. As the country heads toward decisive presidential elections amid economic pressures, social demands, and an ongoing constitutional reform, the outcome will not only shape Chile’s future, but also impact stability and investment patterns across Latin America...
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Markets, Momentum & the Year Ahead for Europe: Global Outlook with Goldman Sachs
As we approach 2026, global markets are entering a new phase marked by shifting monetary policies, uneven growth, and widening regional differences. For business leaders and investors, clarity has never been more vital.
Join us for an exclusive virtual session hosted by Clemens Weitz from YPO Ge...
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TLA S01E01 - Pippa Malmgren: The Human Element in Geopolitics and Technology
Pippa Malmgren frames the discussion around the convergence of geopolitics, technology, and humanity. She calls for leaders to “upgrade their HeartWare”—the empathy and imagination needed to navigate conflicts and technological change. Malmgren contrasts “Star Wars” and “Star Trek” futures: war w...
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TLA S01E02 - Francisco Santos: Latin America in the New Cold War
Francisco Santos outlines how Latin America has become a key battleground in a new global confrontation between authoritarian and democratic blocs. He details China’s economic penetration through the Belt and Road Initiative, Russia’s intelligence and disinformation campaigns, and Iran’s militant...
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TLA S01E02 Q&A - Francisco Santos: Latin America in the New Cold War
Francisco Santos outlines how Latin America has become a key battleground in a new global confrontation between authoritarian and democratic blocs. He details China’s economic penetration through the Belt and Road Initiative, Russia’s intelligence and disinformation campaigns, and Iran’s militant...
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TLA S01E03 - Hagai M. Segal: Navigating the Polycrisis World
Hagai M. Segal examines today’s “polycrisis”—many interlocking global shocks occurring simultaneously. He argues that while the world appears unstable, major powers are avoiding direct war, favoring economic and technological rivalry instead. Segal highlights China’s preference for economic compe...
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TLA S01E03 Q&A - Hagai M. Segal: Navigating the Polycrisis World
Hagai M. Segal examines today’s “polycrisis”—many interlocking global shocks occurring simultaneously. He argues that while the world appears unstable, major powers are avoiding direct war, favoring economic and technological rivalry instead. Segal highlights China’s preference for economic compe...
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TLA S01E04 - Jamil Mahuad: Epochal Change and the Moral Compass of Leadership
Jamil Mahuad situates today’s crises within a larger transformation—an “epochal change” across geography, demography, technology, and governance. He reflects on how population shifts, AI, and energy transitions are redrawing global realities. Mahuad argues that democracy’s legitimacy now depends ...
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TLA S01E04 Q&A - Jamil Mahuad: Epochal Change and the Moral Compass of Leadership
Jamil Mahuad situates today’s crises within a larger transformation—an “epochal change” across geography, demography, technology, and governance. He reflects on how population shifts, AI, and energy transitions are redrawing global realities. Mahuad argues that democracy’s legitimacy now depends ...
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TLA S01E05 - Marco Vicenzino: From the Golden Age to the New World Disorder
Marco Vicenzino traces the historical arc from empires to the Cold War to the “golden age” of globalization and into today’s fractured order. He defines the 21st century as an age of fragmentation, polycrisis, and great-power rivalry. Vicenzino calls on business leaders to adapt to “re-globalizat...
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TLA S01E05 Q&A - Marco Vicenzino: From the Golden Age to the New World Disorder
Marco Vicenzino traces the historical arc from empires to the Cold War to the “golden age” of globalization and into today’s fractured order. He defines the 21st century as an age of fragmentation, polycrisis, and great-power rivalry. Vicenzino calls on business leaders to adapt to “re-globalizat...
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TLA S01E06 - Pablo Plà: Strategic Foresight for CEOs in an Uncertain World
Pablo Plà reframes geopolitics as a core strategic discipline for CEOs. He argues that the true challenge is not volatility itself but the failure to diagnose structural change early. Using frameworks from strategy and medicine, he urges leaders to institutionalize scenario planning, integrate po...
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TLA S01E06 Q&A - Pablo Plà: Strategic Foresight for CEOs in an Uncertain World
Pablo Plà reframes geopolitics as a core strategic discipline for CEOs. He argues that the true challenge is not volatility itself but the failure to diagnose structural change early. Using frameworks from strategy and medicine, he urges leaders to institutionalize scenario planning, integrate po...
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TLA S01E07 - Final Q&A
Gain a global perspective on how leaders can adapt, respond, and thrive amid accelerating political, technological, and economic disruption, in Season 1 of Thought Leadership Advisors (TLA, formerly LAP). Final Q&A section.
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Deregulation and Government Efficiency: Argentina Under Milei
In just over two years, President Javier Milei has upended Argentina’s political and economic order, taking bold, often controversial steps to dismantle decades of regulation and reshape the nation’s fiscal future.
Join us for an insightful discussion with Alejandro Cacace, Argentina’s newly app...